17-year-old dead after Middletown shooting, 16-year-old charged

A conflict between two groups of juveniles in Middletown left a 17-year-old dead Tuesday, police said.

Just before midnight, Middletown police were called to the area of Garfield Street and Woodlawn Avenue and found Joseph Davis shot, officials said.

Police said Davis was taken to Atrium Medical Center where he died.

A 16-year-old has been charged with murder and participating in a criminal gang in connection with the shooting. The Enquirer is not naming the suspect due to his age.

"Joseph's mother, Quartura Davis, advised that she had brought her nine children to Middletown in hopes of a better life," Middletown police said in a news release. "Unfortunately, her sons couldn't change their lifestyles."

An investigation is continuing. Police expect more arrests for incidents that led to the death of Davis.

"The Middletown Division of Police is committed to bringing this ongoing neighborhood fight to an end before anyone else gets hurt," the release said.

Police are asking anyone with information about the shooting or other connected incidents to call 513-425-7733 or 513-425-7786.